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Hot Daily News and EventsFri, 18 Aug 2017 04:15:52 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.21Common has big plans for Broadway to secure EGOT statushttp://NNW.net/common-has-big-plans-for-broadway-to-secure-egot-status/
http://NNW.net/common-has-big-plans-for-broadway-to-secure-egot-status/#commentsFri, 18 Aug 2017 04:15:52 +0000http://NNW.net/common-has-big-plans-for-broadway-to-secure-egot-status/Rapper/actor Common is making plans to take Broadway by storm in a bid to become a member of the elite EGOT club.

The Light hitmaker secured his third Grammy Award and his first Oscar with his John Legend collaboration Glory, which was written for Ava DuVernay’s 2014 civil rights movie Selma, and he is currently nominated for an Emmy Award for his song Letter to the Free, which features on the soundtrack to the female director’s criminal justice reform documentary 13th.

“I will say I was very honoured and grateful, I was joyous when I realised that we were nominated for Letter to the Free with the Emmy (sic),” Common told U.S. breakfast show Today of his Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics nod.

If he strikes gold at next month’s (Sep17) Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, the hip-hop star will be one step away from collecting all four major performance honours, known as an EGOT – with the final prize being the Tony Award for achievements on Broadway.

Common reveals he is working on landing his first Tony nomination, because scoring the EGOT will be a dream come true.

“I want to have the EGOT!,” he smiled. “It’ll be EGO if I get the Emmy, but I want the EGOT, and that would be a blessing.”

“At some point, I want to write and act on Broadway,” he added, without sharing any further information of his big stage plans.

Common isn’t the only musician aiming to conquer all four entertainment industries – his pal John Legend is currently just missing the Emmy win, after August Wilson’s play Jitney, which he co-produced, was named Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards in June (17).

There are just 12 stars to date who have earned all four awards competitively, including Whoopi Goldberg and the late Audrey Hepburn. Meanwhile, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli are two EGOT stars who won at least one of the awards in a special or honorary nature.

Meek Mill is currently in police custody after law enforcement sources tell us he drove a dirt bike recklessly through the streets of Harlem.

Sources tell us Meek is being held for questioning in the Bronx after being taken in for the alleged stunt.

We’re told at this time the rapper has not officially been charged with a crime … but charges are imminent.

According to several of Meek’s fans, his initial confrontation with police was documented on his Instagram’s live stream.

Story developing …

]]>http://NNW.net/meek-mill-detained-in-bronx-for-recklessly-driving-dirt-bike/feed/0How do student loans appear on your credit report?http://NNW.net/how-do-student-loans-appear-on-your-credit-report/
http://NNW.net/how-do-student-loans-appear-on-your-credit-report/#commentsFri, 18 Aug 2017 02:10:40 +0000http://NNW.net/how-do-student-loans-appear-on-your-credit-report/EmbedShare National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, one of the country's largest holders of student debt, has lost several lawsuits because of missing documents. Video provided by Newsy NewslookAccording to their Project on Student Debt, 68% of 2015 bachelor’s degree recipients graduated with student loan debt. The average was $30,100 per borrower.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Student loans represent a new wave of debt in the U.S. economy. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average student graduated with $33,000 of student loans in 2014.As America’s student debt tops $1.2 trillion, individual questions arise about the best way to fund education, benefits and risks, and how student loans affect the credit ratings of newly-minted professionals.How are student loans classified? Like an auto loan or mortgage, student loans are classified as installment debt because they are repaid in equal amounts over a fixed period of time. While consumer credit card debt is considered “bad” due to fluctuating interest rates, compounding balances and risk potential, student loans are classified as “good debt” for a few reasons:When managed correctly, student loans have the ability to establish credit history, payment history, and increase credit diversity — three factors that can improve your score by up to 60%.When are student loans reported to the credit bureaus?Although the average student will not repay their loans until six to 12 months after graduation, education debt appears on a credit report shortly after the account is opened. The account status will appear as “deferred” until you enter the repayment period.Do multiple student loans appear as a single debt?While you may use a single lender for all your student loans, every instance of borrowing appears as an individual account. For example, suppose you are awarded $14,000 during freshman year and $11,000 during sophomore year. Although your debt is owed to a single lender as a single payment, you’ll see two separate accounts listed on your credit report.What happens if my loans are sold to another company?Company downsizing or expansion often leads to the selling of assets — including education debt. Suppose your loans are sold from Company A to Company B. Much like refinancing a mortgage, the original account (A) is listed as paid and closed while the new account (B) assumes the debt. Your credit report should not be negatively affected by the change. Lenders are required by law to notify you if your debt is being sold, and it’s wise to order copies of your credit reports within 90 days of the change to ensure that the transfer is reported correctly.Will deferment or forbearance affect my credit score? No. Loan deferment or forbearance is a status agreed upon by your lender, and your loan status will continue to read “Active” or “Paid as agreed” as long as the mutual terms are met.More: Will student debt keep you from buying a home?More: 10 money moves to make in your 20sMore: 4 reasons you should never, ever take a 401(k) loanWill student loan debt affect my ability to gain new credit? This is a complicated question faced by millions of consumers every day. The short answer is maybe. While student loans are viewed more favorably by scoring models than consumer credit, education debt affects your Debt-to-Income ratio. Although DTI isn’t a factor in credit scoring, it does determine whether future lenders will approve your application for a car, personal loan or mortgage. Federal laws limit housing debt to 43% of your DTI, though lenders may impose a company cap at 35%.I need an education but I’m worried about the financial consequences. What should I do?Student loans are unlikely to destroy your credit as long as you are able to make timely and consistent payments. That said, there are plenty of ways to limit your debt and graduate with fewer burdens. Download our free e-book, Student’s Guide to Credit, to learn more about the lending process, loan alternatives and best practices.
]]>http://NNW.net/how-do-student-loans-appear-on-your-credit-report/feed/050 Cent leaked Power episodes in ratings ployhttp://NNW.net/50-cent-leaked-power-episodes-in-ratings-ploy/
http://NNW.net/50-cent-leaked-power-episodes-in-ratings-ploy/#commentsFri, 18 Aug 2017 01:15:29 +0000http://NNW.net/50-cent-leaked-power-episodes-in-ratings-ploy/Rapper 50 Cent has confessed to purposefully leaking episodes of his TV hit Power to boost ratings.

The final three instalments of the crime drama’s current season four were recently posted online before the scheduled air date, prompting U.S. network officials at Starz to threaten legal action against the person or persons responsible.

50 Cent took to social media over the weekend (12-13Aug17) to claim he had become a prime suspect for TV executives, a notion he appeared to brush off.

“STARZ thinks I leaked my own show,” he wrote alongside a collage of images from the series.

50 stopped short of confirming or denying the allegation, but encouraged fans to tune in to the show when it aired during its usual Sunday night (13Aug17) time slot.

The viewing figures for the weekend episode have since revealed a bump in ratings following the leak, and now 50 has come clean about leaking the footage to boast about his promotional tactic online.

“POWER Ratings up another 10 percent for episode 408. They glad I leaked the s**t now (sic). LOL (laugh out loud),” he posted on Instagram on Wednesday (16Aug17). He added the hashtag, “#SAVAGELIFE”, confirming his actions were intentional.

50 may have gotten the idea of releasing Power’s new material early after learning Game of Thrones fans had shattered ratings records of the cult fantasy drama by tuning in to watch season seven’s Spoils of War instalment earlier this month (Aug17), despite the episode leaking online days before.

Starz officials have yet to comment on the hip-hop star’s remarks, but he has been clashing with network representatives for some time, and previously threatened to pull Power from the cable channel after they refused to extend the number of episodes featured in seasons four and five.

A man allegedly connected to the van attack in Barcelona which killed as many as 13, was recently railing over the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

Driss Oukabir, who has been arrested in connection with the attack, shared a post on July 21 showing graphic photos and video of a child appearing to be manhandled by an Israeli soldier.

The translated caption reads, “Alas! what has happened to our Arabism. Even the children haven’t been rescued from the Israeli occupation. Post this video to be watched by the whole people in the world.”

The message was posted just days after 2 Israeli officers were killed in a shooting in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Oukabir’s Facebook profile has just been removed.

]]>http://NNW.net/barcelona-terrorist-suspect-recently-ranted-against-israel-on-facebook/feed/0Don Cheadle defends rapper Logic over Kendrick Lamar video comparisonshttp://NNW.net/don-cheadle-defends-rapper-logic-over-kendrick-lamar-video-comparisons/
http://NNW.net/don-cheadle-defends-rapper-logic-over-kendrick-lamar-video-comparisons/#commentsFri, 18 Aug 2017 00:15:11 +0000http://NNW.net/don-cheadle-defends-rapper-logic-over-kendrick-lamar-video-comparisons/Don Cheadle has jumped to the defence of rapper Logic after the MC was accused of copying Kendrick Lamar by recruiting the actor for his new music video.

1-800-273-8255, Logic’s collaboration with singers Alessia Cara and Khalid, deals with depression and suicidal thoughts and the accompanying promo stars Cheadle as the father of a gay teen, played by Coy Stewart, struggling to deal with his sexuality, with Modern Family’s Nolan Gould appearing as the youngster’s crush.

The song’s title is a reference to America’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.

The moving footage, written and directed by Andy Hines, was released on Thursday (17Aug17), but some music fans overlooked the real message of the video, which promotes suicide prevention efforts, to attack Logic for recruiting the same actor who featured in Kendrick’s recent DNA video.

“I need him to have an original idea. He’s a phenomenal emcee, but this tarnishes the merit of his music,” posted one annoyed Twitter user, while another wrote, “this man really wants to be Kendrick so bad. Tries to take his flow on some songs, can’t even think of another good black actor?? c’mon mane (sic)”.

The direct comparison to Kendrick promoted Cheadle to tackle the critic online, explaining, “The director actually called me for the gig. Not @Logic301. And who doesn’t want to be Kendrick??”

When another person posted, “Logic is a f**ken (sic) artist he should create his own thing and stop Imitating his competition….,” the Ocean’s Eleven star again responded, commenting, “Sounds like you have a ‘Logic’ problem…take that as you will.”

Cheadle then shared his pride for the video and the significance of its message, tweeting, “Just watched it. First time I saw it all finished. It’s beautiful. Love is love.”

He also remarked on a tweet from a Complex magazine writer, praising Cheadle for his “powerful” performance, insisting he isn’t the only one who deserves praise.

“And Luis Guzman and Mathew Modine and Nolan Gould …,” he wrote of his video co-stars, adding, “And the lead, Coy Stewart. Great job, Coy.”

Logic, Alessia, and Khalid also make appearances in the promo via computer screens.

Three major Tampa sports teams are pitching in to remove a Confederate monument from the city’s courthouse in the wake of the backlash against similar statues in Virginia.

The statue in the middle of the controversy is the infamous Memoria en Aeterna — a 106-year-old monument honoring the Confederate soldiers who fought in the Civil War.

Officials recently voted to remove the statue — but only if removal costs were raised from private donors. The cost was estimated at roughly $150,000.

Enter the NFL’s Tampa Bay Bucs, the MLB’s Rays and the NHL’s Lightning … which just stepped up.

“Recognizing that this monument does not reflect the values of our community, in collaboration with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, our organizations have dedicated funds to assist in moving the statue from the public space in front of the courthouse.”

“Now more than ever before, we must stand united and committed to diversity and inclusion as we all attempt to heal from the tragedy in Charlottesville.”

Young Thug for Son of the Year award? He’s got a helluva chance after handing his mom a $TACK to celebrate HIS birthday.

The rapper threw a huge party Wednesday night to ring in the big 2-6 at The Tago International Center in the ATL … just across the street from 2 Chainz‘s 11th Street Studios.

Sure … YT pulled all the stops to make sure the shindig was poppin … with stars like T.I., Jacquees and Young Dolph. Young Thug’s family also showed up … including mama bear who was already shining bright — that watch, tho — before YT handed her a stack of 50 Gs to complete her look.

We see you, Young Thug.

]]>http://NNW.net/young-thug-gifts-mom-50k-on-his-birthday/feed/0Robin Thicke’s girlfriend pregnanthttp://NNW.net/robin-thickes-girlfriend-pregnant/
http://NNW.net/robin-thickes-girlfriend-pregnant/#commentsThu, 17 Aug 2017 23:06:43 +0000http://NNW.net/robin-thickes-girlfriend-pregnant/Singer Robin Thicke is set to become a father again – and the baby is due on his late dad Alan’s birthday.

The Blurred Lines hitmaker began dating model April Love Geary in late 2014, just months after separating from his actress wife Paula Patton.

Robin and April, who is 18 years his junior, have been together ever since, and now they are preparing to start a family.

The 22-year-old mother-to-be shared her baby news with fans on Instagram on Thursday (17Aug17).

“Robin and I are very excited to share with you all that we’re having a baby!” she captioned a photo of the baby’s sonogram.

April went on to reveal their child is expected to share the same birthday as Robin’s father, actor/singer Alan Thicke, who died in December (16), aged 69.

“The due date is March 1st, Alan’s birthday!” she added.

Sources tell TMZ.com the unborn baby is a girl.

Robin, 40, has yet to comment on the news, but the kid will be a sibling for his seven-year-old son Julian, from his marriage to Patton.

The high school sweethearts wed in 2005, but according to TMZ, the former couple is still yet to finalise its divorce, after becoming engaged in a custody war over Julian at the start of 2017.

The Mission: Impossible actress accused her ex of physically abusing both her and their boy, and obtained a protective order barring the singer from contacting or going anywhere near her, her mother Joyce, or Julian.

She also secured sole legal and physical custody of their son, while Robin was limited to three supervised visits a week at a neutral location.

In March (17), Paula and Robin were reported to be nearing a new custody agreement, although the details of the deal had not been made public.